Henry Franklin

Henry Franklin

Goffstown, NH - We regret to announce the passing of Henry Starr Franklin, age 79 of Goffstown, NH, known to many as Harry, Dad, Grampy or Moffa, on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Irene and Ellis, a sister who passed in infancy, Rebecca and elder brother, Philip. He is survived by his eldest brother, James, Susan his wife of 54 years, his two daughters, Tina with her husband Ryan Dumont and Michel with her husband Michael Kurtz, and his six grandchildren, Dalton, Emma, Travis, Sara, Isabella, and Abigail.

He was born on July 31, 1946 and grew up in Bernardston, MA surrounded by a large, extended family. His family and friends were a source of joy throughout his life. He studied aeronautical engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, giving him the opportunity to work on the Apollo 11 space mission. He met Susan while living in Boston and studying mechanical engineering at Northeastern. They married on May 15, 1971 and settled at a lake house they built in Sutton, MA to start their family. A job opportunity with Kerk Motion Products as a plant engineer brought them to Hollis, NH where they raised their girls and he spent the rest of his professional career. Through it all, he maintained a love of the outdoors as an avid camper, hunter and fisherman.

His life has touched so many. We wish to share memories at a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, September 27th at 11:30 am at the United Church of Bernardston, Church St., Bernardston, Mass., in the fellowship hall. The family will attend a graveside service just before, at 11 am at Center Cemetery,Depot St., Bernardston , Mass., though all that wish to attend are welcome. To those wishing to honor his memory, we suggest a donation to Granite VNA (https://www.granitevna.org/donate/) who provided compassionate care and helped us achieve his wish of staying home in comfort in his final days.

Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass is assisting the family with arrangements.